. >> let me ask with me about the dispute with vice president biden in asia right now visiting japan and china. is he carrying any message from the white house in terms of this dispute? >> the vice president is on a long planned trip to asia that includes several countries and while a number of issues will be raised in the discussions he will have, given the increase in regional tensions the adi z that china announce will be an issue that the vice president will race. he is an excellent relationship with the leaders of all three countries and he will underscore how important is to avoid actions to prevent miscalculations that could undermine peace, security and prosperity in the region. this is an opportunity for vice president biden to raise their concerns directly with policymakers in beijing and to seek clarity regarding china's intentions and make in this move at this time. it's also an opportunity to confer with our allies japan and the republic of korea both of whom are direct we affected by china's actions. >> jay along those lines north korea is holding an 85-year-old, edward